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Amazon launches "Countdown to Black Friday" event. Amazon

Black Friday is still a few weeks away but Amazon has already launched an event packed with deals leading up to the shopping day.

Amazon opened up its “Black Friday Deals Store” on Wednesday, kicking off the holiday season. The event’s site includes deals of the day and different departments customers can shop in. Amazon said more than one hundred million products, including toys and electronics, will be available with free shipping this holiday season.

“We’re excited to officially kickoff another holiday season, bringing customers better deals than ever before on everything they’ll need – from electronics and toys to clothing, home essentials and more,” Doug Herrington, senior vice president of North American retail at Amazon, said in a statement. “Customers shop Amazon year-round for our great prices, unbelievable selection, and free shipping on over 100 million products.

The company is offering 30 percent off toys like Baby Alive Sweet Tears, Dropmix, Tickle Me Elmo and more. Amazon also said customers should expect to see great Black Friday deals on TVs from Sony, LG and Samsung, as well as toys from LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Nerf, Paw Patrol, Star Wars and more. Amazon products, like the Echo devices and Fire TV, will also see price cuts.

Here are some of the Amazon "Countdown To Black Friday" deals available today:

TaoTronics Wireless Headphones

Amazon is offering more than 50 percent off the TaoTronics Over Ear Wireless Headset. The headphones, which emit 25 hours of playtime, are priced at $33.99, down from $79.99.

Amazon Echo Devices

Amazon is shaving $100 off when customers buy two Echo Show gadgets and use the code SHOW2PACK. The company previously offered this deal, but it should be handier for customer now as they start buying holiday gifts for their loved ones.

There is also a deal for an Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick bundle. Both items together cost $69.98, down from $89.98.

Titita Solar Charger

Amazon is offering more than $90 off the Titita Solar Charger for iOS and Android smartphones. The waterproof 10000mAh charger comes with two USB ports and one LED Light. The charger is only $21.24, down from its $115.99 price.

Samsung LED TV

The 4K Samsung UE510 LED display 28-inch TV (certified refurbished) is on sale for $120 less. The TV costs 229.99, down from its $349.99 price.

Amazon Tablets For Kids

For children's holiday gifts, Amazon is pushing the Fire tablets for kids. Customers can save $65 when buying a bundle of two Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablets or save $50 when purchasing two Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablets.

HoLife Handheld Vacuum

The HoLife handheld cordless vacuum is $117 off, priced at $42. The gadget includes a 14.8V lithium battery with quick charge technology and can run for up to 30 minutes. The 3.27-pound home appliance includes cyclonic suction and doesn’t make as much noise as other vacuums.

Shoppers can check out more Amazon Black Friday Countdown deals at: www.amazon.com/blackfriday